CMS Price Transparency Data

Ultrasound, pelvis

Facility: Acadian Medical Center

Billing Code: 76856 (CPT)

Factual Cost Summary (Answer Capsule)

CPT Billing Code: 76856
Insurance Median: $1,422
Cash Discount Price: $427
vs. Medicare Baseline: 13.31x Medicare

The contracted insurance negotiated median rate for a Ultrasound, pelvis at Acadian Medical Center is $1,422. If you are paying out-of-pocket or uninsured, the self-pay cash discount rate is $427. Compared to the federal Medicare reimbursement reference rate of $106.81, this hospital’s rate is 13.31x the Medicare baseline. Located in 3501 Highway 190 East, Eunice, LA.

Cash / Self-Pay

$427

Average discount available for prompt cash payment at this facility.

Insurance Median

$1,422

Median negotiated contract rate across all mapped commercial carriers.

Medicare Reference Rate

$106.81

Standard federal government reimbursement rate for this code.

Visual Cost Comparison vs. Medicare

Medicare Reference Baseline: $106.81 (100%)

Cash / Self-Pay: $427 (400%)

Insurance Median: $1,422 (1331%)

Cash: $427 (400% of Medicare)

Ins. Median: $1,422 (1331% of Medicare)

Understanding this gauge: We use the federal Medicare rate of $106.81 as the cost baseline. Rates below the baseline represent excellent value. In-network commercial rates commonly hover around 150% - 250% of Medicare, while rates exceeding 300% are elevated. Hover over the green and blue markers to view detailed calculations.

Elevated Commercial Rate Alert (Value-Gap)

The negotiated rate at this facility is 1331% of the Medicare baseline (a markup of 1231%). Patients with high-deductible plans or out-of-network benefits may face excessive out-of-pocket costs.

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Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimator

Estimate whether it is more economical to use your insurance or pay the upfront self-pay cash rate.

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Your Coinsurance Rate (%)

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Commercial Insurance Negotiated Rates

Negotiated contract ranges established by major commercial carriers at this facility.

Carrier / Plan Group	Contract Rate Range	vs. Medicare Reference
Pp0/Manged Care	$114 - $1,422	107%
Ppo/Manged Care	$114 - $1,422	107%
Blue Cross Blue Shield	$211	198%
Aetna	$269	252%
Mcd Hmo Amerigroup	$269	252%
Mcd Hmo La Care	$269	252%
Mcd Hmo La Hlth Cr Connct	$269	252%
Medicaid / KanCare	$269 - $1,422	252%
UnitedHealthcare	$269	252%
Mcd Hmo Com Hlth Solution	$296	277%
Charity/Map	$427 - $1,422	400%
American Postal Workers	$904	846%
Work Comp	$1,280	1198%
Auto Insurance	$1,422	1331%
Bankers Fidelity	$1,422	1331%
Commerical	$1,422	1331%
Commerical Ip	$1,422	1331%
Industrial	$1,422	1331%
Medicare (plans)	$1,422	1331%
Mra Auto/Liability	$1,422	1331%

Self-Pay Upfront Cash Action Plan

Request a "Self-Pay classification" with the billing desk before receiving care.
Ask for a written "Prompt-Pay Discount" agreement quoting the price of $427.
Request and sign a "Waiver of Insurance Submission" to prevent automatic billing.
Verify CPT Code matches exactly: 76856.

Insurance In-Network Protection Plan

Contact your insurance company to confirm Acadian Medical Center is fully in-network.
Ask your insurer if "Prior Authorization" is required for CPT code 76856.
Confirm the specific physician or imaging center is also in-network (not just the hospital building).
Audit your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) against the final itemized hospital invoice.